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Slavery and the Making of America

Season 1 Episode 2: Liberty in the Air

The institution of slavery fueled economic growth as the slave population grew and American planters increasingly relied on their own labor force.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Downward Spiral

1. The Downward Spiral

Aired: Feb 9, 2005

The next episode explores the complexities of slavery, featuring the stories ...

Episode 2 Liberty in the Air

2. Liberty in the Air

Aired: Feb 9, 2005

The institution of slavery fueled economic growth as the slave population gre...

Episode 3 Seeds of Destruction

3. Seeds of Destruction

Aired: Feb 16, 2005

The momentum of the North's abolitionist movement intensified in 1777, with V...

Info about Slavery and the Making of America

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:History

Main Cast

Chauncey HerringChauncey HerringReenactor
Justin JacksonJustin JacksonReenactor
Larry FloydLarry FloydReenactor

Guest Starring

Clement C. ArsenaultClement C. ArsenaultReenactor
Darien BatesDarien BatesReenactor
Isiah BeasleyIsiah BeasleyReenactor
Kim SullivanKim SullivanDavid Walker

Appearances

Morgan FreemanMorgan Freeman

Creators

Gail PellettGail PellettDirector
William GrantWilliam GrantCreator

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